What is BS EN 50290-2-36 - Crosslinked Silicone rubber compound for insulation about ?
BS EN 50290 is a European Standard discusses communication cables. The main objective of the series is to determine the performance of various insulation materials used for cables.
BS EN 50290-2-36 gives specific requirements for crosslinked silicone rubber compound to be used for the insulation of fire-resistant cables.
Using raw material and type test data as outlined in this BS EN 50290-2-36, the raw material supplier will have sufficient data to demonstrate compliance and warrant that the material is suitable for the specified application.
Who is BS EN 50290-2-36 - Crosslinked Silicone rubber compound for insulation for ?
BS EN 50290-2-36 on crosslinked silicone rubber compound is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of communication cables
- Manufacturers of electrical equipment
- Manufacturers of insulating materials
- Manufacturers of crosslinked silicone rubber compounds
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Electrical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 50290-2-36 - Crosslinked Silicone rubber compound for insulation ?
The ability of silicone rubber to maintain its electrical properties even when exposed to extreme conditions of temperature and moisture, is what makes the material an excellent insulator for high voltage electrical applications.
BS EN 50290-2-36 provides best industry requirements of properties on silicone rubber granules and cables. Characteristics along with their respective limit values and reference standard for the corresponding test methods are also provided.
By using raw material and type test data as outlined in BS EN 50290-2-36, the raw material supplier can demonstrate compliance and warrant that the material is suitable for the specified application.
Adopting these best industry guidelines recommended by BS EN 50290-2-36 can help ensure adequate performance of crosslinked silicone rubber compound as insulation for communication cables. As a result, incidents of product failure from poor electrical insulation and fire outbreak can be minimized.